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This is a placeholder topic that will contain all information on adding an anime

For now, moving the description guidelines here:

Description:

for anyone interested, i'm probably going to rewrite the how to add anime page to be more useful - especially since i've figured out a "template" that i personally use whenever writing synopses. if you've never submitted a synopsis or have, but want to improve, read the below (the site version will have better formatting)

General synopsis guidelines:
-Leave out all personal opinion-type statements; this is very important and the #1 thing new synopsis writers tend to stick in.

For example:

"[Series name] is about..." (synopses should describe the story without sounding like a third person is narrating)

"..a perfect mix of comedy and action" (leave out all genre statements)

"we are shown" (again, describe the story only)

Templates:

When you write a synopsis, try to stick to the following format (see below for examples of each #):

If the anime has a plot and is NOT a sequel

1. Introduce the world and setting (usually needed, not always)
2. Introduce the main character/s
3. Introduce the main conflict
4. Catchy ending

1. Introduce the world and setting
2. Introduce the main character/s (with many adjectives/great detail)(ex: "Combined, the ever-hungry airheaded Milfeulle, voluptuous Ranpha, cold-as-ice Vanilla, regal Mint and aggressive gun-wielding Forte make up the Galaxy Angels -- an intergalactic team dedicated to finding the elusive Lost Technology!")
3. Introduce a sampling of situations the characters get into
4. Catchy ending

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Introduce the world and settingExamples:"In present-day Tokyo,""In the year XXXX, humans and robots coexist peacefully""Two years have passed since the event known as SomeTitle changed the world forever. It left cities underwater, thing 2, and thing 3."

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Introduce the main character/sI tend to describe their personalities as well with adjectives

Examples:"Robin is a young witch who has joined up with STN in order to hunt other witches""Person2 is a brash, naive boy who would rather have adventures than do his homework""Person3 thought she was just an ordinary girl; she did a, b, and c just like the other kids."

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Introduce the main conflict

Examples:"One day, maincharacter was on her way to the store when she ran across a stray cat who told her that she was, in fact, a goddess!""However, Person2 soon discovers that he has strange powers - and more importantly, a bad organization is out to get him."

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Catchy ending

Examples:
Question form (don't ALWAYS use this - use sparingly): "With fierce opponents and and a vast desert standing in his way, can maincharacter find the crystals and beat the bad guys?"
Non-question form: With fierce opponents and a vast desert standing in his way, maincharacter must find the crystals, beat the bad guys, and make it home alive.

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Describe current events in characters' lives

Examples:"Two years have passed since A and B destroyed the evil Villain1 and saved the world."Having just done A and B, person1 and person2 are now on their way to town1 to do thing1

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Introduce a sampling of situations the characters get into

Examples:"With enemies from his past afoot, his friends trying to eat him and a giant poisonous mushroom trying to get him high, whatís a young boy to do?! "Along with an almost-naked old man, a loincloth-wearing wind spirit and plenty of wacky companions, the duo will help townsfolk, gather Guru Guru spells and have plenty of fun in the process! Whether itís outings with 20-year-old-chain-smoker Noboe, holding each other hostage or learning to speak English with Anaís foreign-born skills, thereís never a dull moment in the life of the girls.

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Sample Synopses (can you spot the templates?)

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Meimi Haneoka is a typical girl with a not-so-typical double life: by day she attends St. Paulia School, and by night she transforms into the phantom thief Saint Tail! Stealing only items that deserve to be stolen, Meimi takes her orders from the nun in training Seira Mimori. But even with the best of intentions, Meimi can't help but have a few enemies; her classmate, Asuka Jr., would love nothing more than to unmask Saint Tail's identity. However, Meimi can't help but be intrigued by her dashing opponent. Thievery galore and young love await the magical Saint Tail!

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Yuuta has just left his beloved sister behind to attend St Alfonso Academy: a secretive facility located on a small island in the Atlantic Ocean. There, cut off from the outside world, Yuuta cohabitates with five lovely "Marginal Princes": student representative Joshua Grant, movie star Alfred "Red" Visconti, otaku Sylvain Clark, bespectacled Haruya Kobayashi, and Henri-Hughes de Saint Germaine. Through classes, investigations, and musical numbers galore, Yuuta will experience the life of a student alongside his handsome friends.

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All young Ikki wants is to have his very own Medabot, but his parents insist that he purchase the machine with his own hard-earned money. Though he can't afford a top-of-the-line model, Ikki finds, by chance, a special medal in the river; with it, any Medabot will come to life and accept the commands of its owner. After a fellow classmate is bullied at school, Ikki rushes to buy an inferior model of Medabot and places his medal inside of it. While his new companion - which he dubs Metabee - is functional, there's one important problem: Metabee has a serious attitude problem and refuses to acknowledge Ikki's commands. Together, Ikki and Metabee will duel opponents such as the Rubberobo gang and local bullies while they prepare for an upcoming Robattle Tournament - but their worst opponents are each other! Will Ikki and Metabee stop arguing long enough to climb to the top?

Quote:

In the year 2000, robots are commonplace and in many cases, have replaced human beings in the workplace and in other roles. Dr. Tenma used to be the jovial head of the Institute of Science; but once his son Tobio was killed in a tragic accident, he turned his attention to building a robot to replace his loved one. Named Astro Boy, Tobio's replacement was intelligent and thoughtful; yet he didnít age, and ultimately Dr. Tenma resented his creation and sold him to a cruel circus manager. Luckily for Astro, he was soon liberated by the current head of the Institute of Science and given a new life. In addition to learning how to become a better "person," Astro uses his nerves of steel and superhuman strength to put a stop to evildoers and withhold justice for all!

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